The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning for Union, IA; Adams, IA; Ringgold, IA; Taylor, IA starting on 9/5/2018 10:08:00 AM. NWS estimates this event is ‘likely’ to happen and the event is categorized as ‘severe.’

The best action to take according to NWS is to avoid the area. Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely.

Map showing affected area for flash flood warning

Original Alert From The National Weather Service

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

Flash Flood Warning for: Union County in south central IowaSoutheastern Adams County in southwestern IowaNorthern Ringgold County in south central IowaNorthern Taylor County in southwestern Iowa